The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of
the cardiac
medical devices in the US for 2016-2020. Based on product type,
the market is classified into the following segments: CRM devices,
cardiac assist devices, and heart valves.

Technavio healthcare
and life sciencesanalysts highlight the following three
factors that are contributing to the growth of the cardiac medical
devices in the US:

Prevalence of cardiac disorders

Shortage of heart donors

Increase in public awareness

Prevalence of cardiac disorders

The incidence of cardiac disorders such as bradycardia, sick sinus
syndrome, atrioventricular blocks, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac
arrest, and tachycardia is rising each year. With aging, heart muscles
lose their elasticity and ability to respond to different pressure
rates. This makes older people susceptible to cardiac disorders. Sudden
cardiac arrests are noted to be a leading cause of death worldwide among
adults aged above 40.

"In 2013, the American Heart Association estimated that cardiac
disorders accounted for more than 450,000 deaths in the US each year.
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation estimated that the number of deaths
related to cardiovascular diseases is almost equal to Alzheimer's
disease, cancers such as breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal,
house fires, road accidents, and suicide combined," says Barath Palada,
a lead analyst at Technavio for cardiovascular
devices research.

Shortage of heart donors

People with a higher severity of cardiovascular diseases are required to
undergo heart transplantation. However, it is difficult to obtain heart
transplants due to the shortage of heart donors. The number of people
worldwide that require a heart transplant is rising rapidly. This leads
to a rise in the average waiting time for heart transplantation. The
average waiting time for a donor heart in the US is 9-11 months. In
2013, the Health Resources and Services Administration estimated that
about 18 people in the US die every day due to the shortage of donor
hearts.

This has fueled the demand for cardiac assist devices such as
ventricular assist devices (VADs) and total artificial hearts (TAHs).
Unlike artificial hearts, VADs help the heart rest after cardiac
surgeries. They are also implanted in people awaiting donor hearts and
for long-term use in individuals with advanced congestive heart failure.
Among VADs, LVADs are the most used devices as they help pump the blood
to the body and other vital organs. LVADs help reduce the load on the
heart, allowing potential patient recovery. However, these devices are
difficult to manufacture due to their complex use and architecture and
compatibility issues with different cell types.

Increase in public awareness

Various governments and organizations worldwide are implementing
initiatives to spread awareness about sudden cardiac arrest. The Heart
Rhythm Society in the US has commemorated the month of October as the
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month to raise awareness about the
disorder. "The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition that consists of 46
non-profit organizations aims to increase the survival rate of people
with sudden cardiac arrest globally, particularly in the US. The
coalition spreads awareness and funds research about sudden cardiac
arrest. It also enables people that have suffered sudden cardiac arrest
in the past to gain easy access to life-saving therapies," adds Barath.

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